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Dental Therapy: Profile of the dental therapy graduate at the University of Kwaz

PK Singh: BDS, Dip (Odont), MSc (Odont), School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal.
M Combrinck: PhD, School of Educational Studies, Faculty of Education, University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Corresponding author
PK Singh: School of Dentistry, Westville Campus, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X54001, Durban, 4000. Tel: 031 260 7826/ 260 7557, Fax: 031 260 8069 E-mail: kissoonp@ukzn.ac.za.

Abstract

Introduction: Dental Therapists were introduced to the oral health team of South Africa in the 1970s by the Department of Health¹ in order to assist in reducing inequities in oral health service provision to disadvantaged communities.^1,2

Dental Cosmetics: Whitening efficacy of three over-the-counter oral rinses

E Potgieter: Faculty of Dentistry, University of the Western Cape, Tygerberg, South Africa.
SR Grobler: Faculty of Dentistry, University of the Western Cape, Tygerberg, South Africa.
Corresponding author:
E Potgieter: Department of Oral Hygiene, Faculty of Dentistry, Private Bag X1, Tygerberg, 7505. Tel: 021 937 3124. Fax: 021 931 2287. E-mail: epotgieter@uwc.ac.za.

Abstract

Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the whitening efficacy of three different oral rinses.

Ethics: An analysis of complaints against oral health professionals charged with

TC Postma: MChD (Com Dent), DHSM, Department of Dental Management Sciences, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa.
PJ van Wyk: BSc, MChD (Com Dent), PhD, Dipl Publ Admin, Department of Community Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa.
JH Heymans: BChD, Department of Dental Management Sciences, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa.
JG White: BChD (Hons), DTE, MBA, PhD, Department of Dental Management Sciences, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa.
PM Prinsloo: BChD, Dipl Publ Health, Department of Dental Management Sciences, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa. Deceased.
Corresponding author:
TC Postma: Department of Dental Management Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Pretoria, P.O. Box 1266, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa, Tel: 012 319 2553; Fax: 012 319 2146; E-mail: corne.postma@up.ac.za.

Abstract

Aim: This study investigates the nature, frequency, and outcome of complaints relating to misconduct laid against oral healthcare professionals (OHPs), charged with misconduct in South Africa.

Editorial: Message from the President

So there ... goodbye 2011, with all your unique moments, both the bliss and the bewilderment now gone. 2012 here we come...

Scientific: The basics of implantology (The implant) Part 2

H Gluckman: Specialist in Oral Medicine and Periodontics, in private practice in Gardens, Cape Town. Part Time private practice in London UK, Founder member and director of the Implant and Aesthetic Academy, E-mail: docg@theimplantclinic.co.za.

(continued from DENTHASA 2nd Qtr 2010 Vol 3 no 2).

Review: Teaching approaches in south african dental schools: direct restorative

R Lombard: BChD, MDS, Senior Lecturer, Department of Operative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), South Africa.
I C du Preez: DSc, BChD, MDS, Head of Department, Department of Operative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), South Africa.
T G Oberholzer: MSc, BChD, PDD, PhD, Professor of Restorative Dentistry and Director of Clinical Operations, School of Dentistry and Oral Health, Gold Coast Campus, Griffith University, Australia.
T S Gugushe: BSc, BDS, DHSM, M Dent, Director School of Dentistry, University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), South Africa.
Corresponding Author:
R Lombard: Senior Lecturer, Department of Operative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, Box D18, MEDUNSA, 0204, South Africa. Tel: (012) 521 4814, Fax: (012) 521 4828, E-mail: riaan@ul.ac.za

Summary

Introduction: Worldwide the use of amalgam has declined and mercury-containing products are banned in several countries. National and international opinions on amalgam were recently discussed in journals. According to surveys, significant time is spent on the teaching of amalgam in American, Canadian, Irish and United Kingdom Dental Schools.

Scientific: Smoking practices of dental and oral health students at the universi

NA Gordon: Department of Oral Hygiene, Faculty of Dentistry, Universtiy of Western Cape.
CA Rayner: Department of Oral Hygiene, Faculty of Dentistry, Universtiy of Western Cape.
Corresponding author:
NA Gordon: Department of Oral Hygiene, Faculty of Dentistry, Universtiy of Western Cape. Tel: 021 370 4409. Fax: 021 392 3250. E-mail: ngordon@uwc.ac.za

Summary

Introduction: The World Health Organisation code of practice on tobacco control urges health care professionals to lead by example by reducing smoking among them, act as role models for their patients and introduce tobacco control in the public health agenda of their country.

Case report: Oral health management of a medically compromised patient with medi

E Potgieter: Department of Oral Health, Faculty of Dentistry, University of the Western Cape, South Africa.
VM Phillips: Department of Oral Health, Faculty of Dentistry, University of the Western Cape, South Africa.
Corresponding Author:
E Potgieter: Department of Oral Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Tel: +27 021 937 3124; Fax: +27 021 931 2287; Private Bag X1, Tygerberg 7505, South Africa; E-mail: epotgieter@uwc.ac.za

Abstract

An ageing population requires dental professionals to be aware of the oral effects of medications taken by their patients. This case study will present the challenges faced by the hygienist in the oral health management of a 79-year-old medically compromised patient over a 2-year period. The interrelationship between the ageing process, medical conditions and medications taken, and specific treatment modalities are considered.

Case Book Oral Medicine

WP Dreyer: Division of Oral Medicine and Periodontics, University of the Western Cape and Emeritus Professor, University of Stellenbosch.
J de Waal: Division of Oral Medicine and Periodontics, University of the Western Cape.
Corresponding author:
WP Dreye: PO Box 19063, Tygerberg, 7505, E-mail wpd@sun.co.za.

Case 1

A 27-year-old male presented with a slightly raised papillomatous lesion of the interdental papilla between his left upper central and lateral incisors. He reported that he was concerned about the lesion partly because of its aesthetic appearance and partly because the lesion had appeared within the last month (see Figure. 1). On examination, the lesion was seen to extend onto the palatal gingival margin of the central incisor (see Figure. 2) and a small exophytic lesion was seen on the buccal gingival margin of the lower left canine (see Figure. 3). The patient, however, was not aware of the palatal or the mandibular lesions. He was otherwise in excellent general and oral health and also maintained good oral hygiene.